State election: Bus services, sports reserve, Men’s Sheds pledged funds
Improved town bus services, sports reserve lighting, Men’s Shed upgrades and environmental programs were among state election pledges made by the major parties in...
State election: The Basics rock Melbourne’s north | Video
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Labor’s Dan Andrews has a bus with his face on it and the Premier Denis Napthine has the lovable yet daggy uncle...
Meadow Heights: Woman killed in house fire
A woman has died after a fire tore through a house in Meadow Heights.
Fire crews were called to the Nicholson Drive address just after...
Mill Park primary sisters studying high school subjects
Two pupils at St Francis of Assisi Primary School in Mill Park are studying high school maths and English in after-school hours.
Fiona and Farah...
Port Melbourne: Rainbow fence owner defies council with artistic flair
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The owner of a Port Melbourne house has defied Port Phillip Council to bring his colourful front fence back to life –...
State election: Boardman Reserve upgrade funds promised
Sunbury’s Boardman Reserve could host night games and more training sessions if a Coalition government wins the November 29 election.
Liberal candidate for Sunbury, Jo Hagan,...
State election: Labor commits funding for O’Herns Road interchange
Labor has committed to funding a new interchange connecting O’Herns Road and the Hume Freeway if it wins the November 29 election.
Opposition leader Dan...
Cage eggs ban: Northern suburbs producer leads fightback
A northern suburbs egg producer is spearheading a campaign to educate consumers about the benefits of cage eggs, as debate continues about the need...
Broadmeadows: Midlife career change earns Kangan Institute chef top marks
A mid-life career change has proved the ticket to success for Kangan Institute culinary student Charith Jayanerra.
The Fawkner resident was crowned Australia’s culinary student...
Craigieburn: Siyoda Jayawardene makes the write start
For musically inclined Siyoda Jayawardene, the rhythmic nature of poetry made sense.
So when she started writing her first poem, she made up her mind...
Whittlesea: New mayor Ricky Kirkham sets out his stall
Whittlesea council’s new mayor, Ricky Kirkham, has vowed to tackle family violence and lobby for construction of a Hume Freeway and O’Herns Road interchange...
Epping: Greenbrook Community House a healing haven
Staff, volunteers and locals recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Greenbrook Community House, a second home for many Epping residents.
It’s here people can get...
Hume Residents Airport Action Group steps up runway battle
More than 100 residents opposed to a third runway at Melbourne Airport have voted in a committee dedicated to stopping the airport’s expansion.
The eight-member...
Whittlesea council joins in the fight against pokies
Whittlesea council has linked up with about 30 other local councils to fight for poker machine reform.
In the lead-up to the November 29 state...
Epping wholesale market plans for emergency
Emergency services conducted a mock disaster training exercise at the soon-to-be-completed Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market in Epping yesterday.
The exercise, which also involved...
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Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s 10 things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing.
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